The Walkman is back! Sony unveils portable music player

The firm hopes its high resolution audio device will convince listeners to switch back to a dedicated music player, but it is predicted to cost $1,443.

The NW-ZX2 resurrects the iconic brand, first introduced in July 1979, with a 128GB capacity and 60-hour battery life.

'The new Walkman is a great example of the quality of hi-res audio, it is tailored for outstanding sound,' said Mr Fasulo.